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Harvard University Declares Sujood Posture as the Best Medicine for Back Pain.
Publisher’s rating: false
Adding vodka to shampoo can strengthen hair
Publisher’s rating: False
Eating pomegranate, watermelon, and guava seeds improves gut health.
Publisher’s rating: True. Consuming these seeds is indeed beneficial for gut health, as they are rich in fiber, which nourishes gut bacteria and supports digestion.
Harvard University declare the sujood posture the best remedy for back pain
Publisher’s rating: False
consuming spices powder helps you lose weight instantly
Publisher’s rating: False
diabetes can always be cured using Ayurveda
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
modern medicine is making us sicker
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
turmeric, dry ginger, and fenugreek can cure arthritis in 3 months
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
Banana Peel, Turmeric, and Toothpaste completely Whiten Teeth in 3–4 Uses
Publisher’s rating: The claim is Misleading
با ترکیب حنا و نوره و مالیدن آن بر روی موضع درگیر میتوان زگیل تناسلی را درمان کرد.
Publisher’s rating: نادرست
a finger pose can reveal blocked arteries and improve circulation
Publisher’s rating: False
eating guava daily can clean the arteries
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
Related reporting quotes gastroenterologist Dr. Shubham Vatsya saying guava’s vitamin C helps keep arteries clean (S5). Another report says he claimed guava’s vitamin C helps keep arteries clean and discusses eating one guava daily (S6); these excerpts report his claim, not evidence that the effect is proven.
prayers and worship can cure diabetes
Publisher’s rating: False
A cream made from carrot juice, coconut oil, almond oil, and Vaseline eliminate wrinkles overnight
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
Trump “just reversed all the cost caps Biden negotiated for anyone on Medicare or Medicaid."
Publisher’s rating: False
mixture of coffee, lemon juice, and cinnamon powder increase brain function by 100%
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
The review says there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus that this mixture can increase brain function by 100%. It notes that the ingredients may have individual benefits, but brain activity varies with tasks and states, and recommends a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle for brain health.
Taking paracetamol or other fever-relief medicines can cause kidney and liver damage.
Publisher’s rating: Misleading. Paracetamol is safe for healthy adults when taken in doses of up to 4g per day for short-term use. Any risks are only associated with overdoses, and injudicious long term use.
Research from related reporting says paracetamol is generally safe when used as recommended, but taking too much can cause serious harm, including liver damage. It also reports kidney failure among harms associated with ibuprofen overdose.
Ketamine can help manage symptoms of depression
Publisher’s rating: Ketamine is an anaesthetic with growing evidence supporting its potential for treating Treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but the drug is not yet FDA approved for psychiatric applications. Its off-label use requires medical supervision due to potential risks and side effects.